The riches available in the Indian Premier League speak volumes. During two months, the world's top cricketers (except for those from Pakistan) compete in the most intense competition in the sport and compete for some of the largest purses in professional sports.
The event has ten teams. Several records have been set by this year's event even though the 2023 season doesn't begin until April. Let's investigate who the most wasteful IPL 2023 players are.
Sam Curran
In the 2023 Indian Premier League auction, Sam Curran fetched a record price. The Punjab Kings reportedly paid him INR 18.50 Cr. to join them. Curran as a Player of the Tournament in the 2022 T20 World Cup was a hot commodity at the auction. He also won the award for best player in the match when England defeated Australia in the championship.
When asked why he didn't sign up for the IPL super auction in February 2022, Curran said he was recovering from a back ailment.
Cameron Green
Cameron Green was acquired by Mumbai at Rs 17,50 crore, making him the second most expensive player in the league.
The five-time defending champions beat out Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals to snag the 23-year-old all-rounder. In the T20 International competition, Green made his Australian debut in April of 2022.
KL Rahul
In the 2023 Indian Premier League, KL Rahul is one of the highest-paid players. As was previously revealed, LSG bought him for 17 crores before the end of the 2017–18 season. After a promising first season at the helm, Rahul was kept on by the Lucknow franchise at the same salary.
Before the super auction, Rahul was a popular pick due to his 590+ run total over four seasons with the Punjab Kings.
Ben Stokes
At the 2023 IPL Auction, Ben Stokes was purchased by the Chennai Super Kings for INR 16.25 Crore. He was the third most expensive player to be acquired in IPL history, matching the mark set by South Africa's Chris Morris.
After playing a pivotal part in England's successful T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year, Stokes has had attention from a number of other sides. Now check out India24Bet, where you can place wagers on every conceivable cricket competition.
Nicholas Pooran
On Friday, the Lucknow Super Giants paid INR 16 crore (about $2.8 million) to acquire Nicholas Pooran, the most expensive wicketkeeper batter in IPL auction history and the fourth most expensive player in IPL 2023.
After being purchased by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 10.75 crores in the 2022 mega auction, Pooran contributed to the team's success that year.
When the mini-auction approached, however, the organization released the wicketkeeper-batsman. In 14 games, he had amassed 306 runs.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, captain of the MI, is predicted to be one of five players in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League to earn more than Virat Kohli. Mumbai Indians paid Sharma a total of 16 crores to remain on staff.
Sharma's performance in the Indian Premier League 2022 was not especially memorable, and as a result, he will be keen to get his game back on track in 2023.
Rishabh Pant
The captain of the Delhi Capitals is a player named Rishabh Pant. He earns more than Virat Kohli does and moves up to the seventh most expensive player on the IPL 2023 roster as a result.
Throughout the course of the year, DC extended Pant's contract for 16 crores.
The Delhi-based squad took part in the Indian Premier League up to 2008, however, they were never able to win the tournament. Pant is eagerly anticipating the year 2023, when the squad will, at long last, take home a title.
Ravindra Jadeja
The exceptional batter Ravindra Jadeja, who plays for Chennai Super Kings, was retained for a price of 16 crores. There were rumblings that CSK would release Jadeja before to the beginning of the bidding process for the IPL 2023.
Nonetheless, Jadeja made the decision to stay with Chennai at the conclusion of IPL 2022, despite rumors that he had a disagreement with the franchise.
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan was the player that was purchased for the greatest money during the IPL 2022 Auction. Mumbai Indians forked up a hefty sum of 15 billion rupees (about $2.75 million) to get the services of the talented batter and wicketkeeper.
Like in IPL 2022, MI has maintained Kishan's pricing for IPL 2023. Young talent will want to help them win the sixth IPL title next season.
Virat Kohli
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricketer was the highest-paid player in IPL history for many seasons. Every year from 2018-2021, RCB will pay him 17 crores.
Before the IPL 2022 Auction, Virat Kohli agreed to a wage drop and signed a 15 crore deal with the RCB squad. IPL 2022 highest-paid player is KL Rahul, a former teammate of Kohli's at RCB who signed with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for 17 crores.
Final Words
The players work hard in training, and everyone wants and thinks that their contributions will help the club win the IPL 2023. A thrilling season is on the way. What can you do as a fan to get compensated for your experiences or to be rewarded for your knowledge?
You may bet on your favorite team or a team whose strength you believe is stronger, but keep in mind that risk is not always well compensated.
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